LIAT Suspends Passenger Flights For 14 Days

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda, April 6, 2020 (CMC) – Regional carrier, LIAT, has suspended all passenger flights, for two weeks, in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.

In a statement, issued last Friday, the regional airline announced that, during the stipulated period, only charters and cargo flights will be operated. The suspension of passenger travel took effect, on Saturday, and will remain in effect for 14 days, in the first instance.

LIAT Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Julie Reifer-Jones, said the travel bans and border closures, around the globe, have effectively halted regional travel, making it impossible to maintain, even a limited schedule.

Passengers, booked during the suspension period, will have their bookings cancelled and will receive full credit, and will be able to rebook as soon as services resume.

According to Reifer-Jones, this is an extremely challenging time for the airline, employees and stakeholders.

She said the airline’s Board of Directors is in direct communication with regional governments, to secure a support package that would help the company maintain a limited schedule, when the situation allows.

The CEO said the airline will continue to review the rapidly-changing situation, and remains committed to ensuring that the region is connected.